Final Score: Islanders 3 - Rangers 4
Thursday, January 2, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 92 | 85 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 3 |
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 41 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 18% | 55% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
Rangers
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 31, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 27, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs New York Islanders
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5